Why do you want to be a PA?

I chose the PA profession because it allows me to work at the level of care I am comfortable providing, as well as being able to enter the work force after obtaining a master’s degree. I also wanted to be in a profession that allows flexibility and change throughout one’s career.

Why do you want to become a PA interview question?

You need to narrow down your answer so it’s specific to the PA profession! Example: I want to take my career to the next level. I want to be able to diagnose and treat patients. I have considered other options; however, I’ve found that, as a PA, I can begin treating patients in approximately two years.

Is Pa better than NP?

NP vs. However, it is important to note that the projected growth rate of PA positions is currently higher than that for nurse practitioners. If you’re looking to jump right into practice, physician assistants finish school quicker than physicians or NPs without a nursing education.

Is Nurse Practitioner higher than PA?

Nurse practitioners are educated to serve a specific population while Physician assistants have a more general background. Physician assistants tend to have a surgical specialty while NPs are more at the patient’s bedside throughout the hospitalization.